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Cast Bios
Amber Horton is a Sophomore at CBC and from Vilonia, Arkansas. Beauty and the Beast will be Amber’s first time on the stage at CBC. This will be her 4th show to participate in with previous appearances in (Game of Tiaras), (Arsenic and Old Lace), and (Music Man) as a backstage crew member. Since this is Amber’s first time officially taking the stage at CBC, she is excited to participate in this year’s Beauty and the Beast.

Amber Horton

Ensemble

Amber Horton is a Sophomore at CBC and from Vilonia, Arkansas. Beauty and the Beast will be Amber’s first time on the stage at CBC. This will be her 4th show to participate in with previous appearances in (Game of Tiaras), (Arsenic and Old Lace), and (Music Man) as a backstage crew member. Since this is Amber’s first time officially taking the stage at CBC, she is excited to participate in this year’s Beauty and the Beast.

Natalie Smith is currently taking courses through CBC as a senior in high school. “The Beauty and The Beast” is her first official musical where she will be playing a part in the ensemble. Natalie has previously been in two other musicals which were independent shows and one play throughout her theatre career. This will be her first true musical, making this her acting debut! She is so excited for you to see the show she and her castmates have worked so hard to build and she hopes you love the show!

Natalie Smith

Ensemble

Natalie Smith is currently taking courses through CBC as a senior in high school. “The Beauty and The Beast” is her first official musical where she will be playing a part in the ensemble. Natalie has previously been in two other musicals which were independent shows and one play throughout her theatre career. This will be her first true musical, making this her acting debut! She is so excited for you to see the show she and her castmates have worked so hard to build and she hopes you love the show!

Ethan Smith is a sophomore student who is a part of the ensemble as “villager with a knife” in this year's “Beauty and the Beast”. This is Ethan’s second show at CBC having previously been in “The Music Man” as the “Constable” which was his acting debut! He would like to thank his family and friends, especially his friends here at CBC, for always supporting him throughout his life. Ethan’s favorite line in the whole show is “I'll get the knife!” Ethan hopes you’ll come to the show he and his cast mates have worked so hard to bring you, and that when you do you’ll enjoy it just as much as he has enjoyed taking part in it!

Ethan Smith

Ensemble

Ethan Smith is a sophomore student who is a part of the ensemble as “villager with a knife” in this year's “Beauty and the Beast”. This is Ethan’s second show at CBC having previously been in “The Music Man” as the “Constable” which was his acting debut! He would like to thank his family and friends, especially his friends here at CBC, for always supporting him throughout his life. Ethan’s favorite line in the whole show is “I'll get the knife!” Ethan hopes you’ll come to the show he and his cast mates have worked so hard to bring you, and that when you do you’ll enjoy it just as much as he has enjoyed taking part in it!

Jayla Kramer is a Junior at CBC from Conway, AR, who has been involved with musical theater since she was a sophomore in high school. Beauty & the Beast is her 2nd show at CBC & has been previously been in Treasure Island ("Villager" 2018), Best in the West ("Dora" 2019), Sherlock Holmes and the Mariner's Wraith ("Police Thug" 2020) and Music Man ("Gracie" 2022). She wants to thank both of her directors Suzanne Banister & Lauren Hager for the opportunity to perform for this production & also wants to thank her family & close friends for the support like they always do. Jayla hopes that everyone enjoys the show as they perform the Broadway production of Beauty & the Beast!

Jayla Kramer

Ensemble

Jayla Kramer is a Junior at CBC from Conway, AR, who has been involved with musical theater since she was a sophomore in high school. Beauty & the Beast is her 2nd show at CBC & has been previously been in Treasure Island ("Villager" 2018), Best in the West ("Dora" 2019), Sherlock Holmes and the Mariner's Wraith ("Police Thug" 2020) and Music Man ("Gracie" 2022). She wants to thank both of her directors Suzanne Banister & Lauren Hager for the opportunity to perform for this production & also wants to thank her family & close friends for the support like they always do. Jayla hopes that everyone enjoys the show as they perform the Broadway production of Beauty & the Beast!

Bryson Chambers has been in 3 shows, with 2 of which being at CBC. The first of which is Elf the Musical as Mr. Greenway in 2019. The second being the musical review here at CBC in 2021. With the third being the Music Man in which he played the bass singer of the quartet. In the upcoming musical Beauty and the Beast he will be playing Prince Adam as well as playing with the pit orchestra.

Bryson Chambers

Young Prince

Bryson Chambers has been in 3 shows, with 2 of which being at CBC. The first of which is Elf the Musical as Mr. Greenway in 2019. The second being the musical review here at CBC in 2021. With the third being the Music Man in which he played the bass singer of the quartet. In the upcoming musical Beauty and the Beast he will be playing Prince Adam as well as playing with the pit orchestra.

Kat Carson is a senior from Springdale, Arkansas, majoring in Communications and Psychology and Social Services. She has been involved in the performing arts all her life. In high school, Kat performed in her theater troupe’s production of Guys and Dolls and competed in state festivals where she received all superior ratings. Last year she helped with hair and makeup for Music Man. At CBC, she is in the Chamber, Worship and Singers choirs. Kat would like to thank her family and friends for their enduring love and continuous support. She would also like to especially thank Lauren Hager and Suzanne Banister for the opportunity to perform and their dedication to the production.

Kat Carson

Enchantress

Kat Carson is a senior from Springdale, Arkansas, majoring in Communications and Psychology and Social Services. She has been involved in the performing arts all her life. In high school, Kat performed in her theater troupe’s production of Guys and Dolls and competed in state festivals where she received all superior ratings. Last year she helped with hair and makeup for Music Man. At CBC, she is in the Chamber, Worship and Singers choirs. Kat would like to thank her family and friends for their enduring love and continuous support. She would also like to especially thank Lauren Hager and Suzanne Banister for the opportunity to perform and their dedication to the production.

Classically trained as a pianist and organist, Alejandro has always been involved in the thespian community as both a musician and as an actor. Alejandro was the organist for numerous masses held by the Catholic church. He speaks Spanish fluently and has used this for roles such as Sancho Panza in Don Quixote (2015). Some highlights of his career include Mayor Shinn (The Music Man 2022), the voice of Audrey II (Little Shop of Horrors 2014), and Jud Fry (Oklahoma 2016). He has filled in various roles off stage as well using his crafty nature to design and make stage props and weaponry. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a Musical Theater minor and has taken acting classes with Dr. Jana Jones.

Alejandro Mendoza

De Lunes

Classically trained as a pianist and organist, Alejandro has always been involved in the thespian community as both a musician and as an actor. Alejandro was the organist for numerous masses held by the Catholic church. He speaks Spanish fluently and has used this for roles such as Sancho Panza in Don Quixote (2015). Some highlights of his career include Mayor Shinn (The Music Man 2022), the voice of Audrey II (Little Shop of Horrors 2014), and Jud Fry (Oklahoma 2016). He has filled in various roles off stage as well using his crafty nature to design and make stage props and weaponry. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a Musical Theater minor and has taken acting classes with Dr. Jana Jones.

Jaden Gunnels is a freshman from Conway, Arkansas. Beauty and the Beast is Jaden’s third musical. She was involved in Pride and Prejudice (Ensemble, 2021) and Alice in Wonderland (Dancer, 2022). Jaden would like to thank her sister for encouraging her to try out and being supportive along the way. Jaden hopes you enjoy the show!